Question Fishbowlers:. After you fail a section on the CPA exam how do you go about studying for it next time around? I spent 4 weeks studying the first time do i need to do 6 weeks this time?

Just jumped from 60K —> 110K after 2 years of being very underpaid although being considered a “top performer”.

If you’re on the fence about jumping to another firm or starting to look elsewhere, realize that loyalty is often only skin deep in consulting. Prioritize your career goals, whether they be financial otherwise. Praise and appreciation are nice, but don’t let ANYONE make you feel bad about choices you make for your happiness.

Anyone willing to split a Wall Street Prep premium package course? Total cost is $500

Looking for a remote/hybrid/onsite (Calgary,Alberta) job for my boyfriend who got almost 5 years of experience in proposal writing, RFP, RFI and bid management for a civil engineering firm. He also got an MBA, non drinker, non smoker, clean driving abstract and very polite. He gave out tons of cv in indeed job posters for the past 5 months, ends up becoming the filler candidate, took a huge toll in his mental health and we are going through some very rough patches. Can anyone please kindly help?

Valuation people, how long until you got good at your job? Im 5 months in and can still barely follow..

What are the best exit opportunities after working in ODD, CDD, valuations for a few years? IB? PE possible?

Hi All

Looking for recommendations for the SHRM-SCP exam; going the self study route…thanks

EYP and Strategy& fishes, what sort of work do you do in the Life Sciences space (specifically Big Pharma)? And what sort of exits into industry have you seen your former colleagues make?

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

Dear Fishes,

Can you help me give a bit of description of EXL? How is it in terms of WLb Job security and Growth and hike?

YoE - 5 years

Hi! Currently interviewing for CPI. Would love to hear your interview process. Any tips would be appreciated. (Also, is CPI a good department to go into?)

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as a Data Science Analyst in Amex and would like to make a switch to Fraud detection/Credit risk modelling in future.(not in a hurry but would like to start preparing for the same)
How should I go about preparing for it? Is MBA the only course?
My current tech stack is Python, Pyspark, Hive, SQL, ML, DL(specifically NLP based). I have already done MS in CS from IIT Kgp.
I am confused mainly cause the tech stack requirement is similar to my role in the company.

Hello everyone, I'm business analyst with 3 YOE in india. (With a tier 3 MBA) .My goal is to find a job abroad , probably in the USA. Can someone please tell me how to get a job in business analytics in the USA from india ? Apologies if this is a naive question. Any advise would be helpful to improve my career and life . Thanks in advance! :)

Working in Hong Kong my first job (AE) in the industry with the intent to get into strategic planning.

Am I on the right path? When would I be qualified?

What skills needed for data engineer role in FAANG companies?

Hello fishes,
I have a total of 4 years of experience. I got offers from the below companies. can you help me choose which is best in terms of career growth, work life balance. Thank you.

Micron Technology - 15.5 fixed (plus some stocks)
Virtusa - 17.1 fixed + 90k variable
UST - 18.5 fixed + 50k variable

I am currently in industry, but was a Senior in Accounting Advisory, and before that an audit associate. I’m thinking of trying DDV at PwC as I’ve always been interested in M&A integration, but am unsure on carry over of skills and also would like to go somewhere I can be bumped to Manager as I was almost there prior to leaving industry. I know they are on a hiring spree so would coming in as a Manager be possible? I’ve previously been on M&A audit/AAS engagements.

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

Question : I want to change career from a support engineer to sales. Is that possible ? I have 4 YoE in technical support and want to change to sales.
Any ideas where to start, and what positions I should be looking for given I have not worked sales before ?

What are key ways you try to practice sustainability in your personal life, outside of work? Has anyone gone zero waste?

Need a referral for Engineering Manager or Technical Project Manager in Pune or Bengaluru or Hyderabad, India.

I have 6 years experience in Project Management and team management. 9 years experience in various technologies and cloud services.
Total experience

Please DM if you feel suitable.

Hi
My Google meet interview round is completed. When can I expect the result to be out?

Can anyone guide regarding beginner level HR jobs in google?

Looking for SAP BRIM books/notes

Anyone have any CIPP/US practice questions besides the 30 from the IAPP?

Compliance email might as well just say: We hope you are all in compliance with our very strict "You aren't allowed to have a good body" busy season restriction.

Had a glowing fantastic performance review last year. This year no review, just a meeting with managing partner and HR to tell me I am fired and to leave now. No bad performance. Is it just the money?

What’s the max umbrella policy coverage y’all have seen offered by insurance providers? Looking to get one for the first time. Anything I should consider/ask the insurance company?

Been in the strat game for over a decade; I’ve realized that a strong department with clear process that is built on end to end problem solving (with time to think) is when I’m happiest vs this award show / case study grind. What are some agencies you all work or have worked at, that value strategy as a department and not a creative case study farm? Looking to figure out what’s next.

ab purposeless life jine me bilkul maza nahi aata... wahi roz ki chik chik ghar me, harami rishtedar aur office me stress aur politics.
kya karein kaha jayein...

Do visa employees have laptop options upon joining? What is the standard laptop?

Best song to listen to as you walk in the office?

Any openly T fish here? Or non binary fish that have undergone FTM top surgery?

Looking to buy a home in 1-1.5 years. What are some good neighborhoods inside the beltway for 500-650k range?

What are the next step after H1B petition approval? Do we have to book visa appointment or company does that on our behalf?

Thoughts on specialty life insurance? I don’t have my LLQP. This is based in canada. They are offering paid training

Has anyone ever had a client contact intentionally provide misleading evidence? As in alter it to try to hide a control exception. What did did you do? Also this was an IA person, not mgmt.

what would be salary range for s1 in core tax transferring to m&a tax in hcol? thank you

How many intervals do you have to bill time at? We’re at 15 minutes intervals for professionals and six minutes for admin.

How much should a staff accountant with two years of experience be earning in San Diego?

What tax software does your firm use? (Include firm name)

Is working at a local 1-2 office firm where you do tax, audit, and bookkeeping more interesting than just sticking to audit or tax?

Does anyone know if the PwC SF office is going to be moving? If so, when and where?

Is tomorrow already Monday?? Life is a blur at the moment.

Do people actually spend all or almost all of their $25 meal allowance if they work late? Just curious since a couple of other staff seem to be very careful about spending too much.

“If you have any questions or concerns, please advise.” I’ve heard this used by multiple people now. It doesn’t sound correct to me... Like how can you “advise” if you have questions??

Is the best way to learn provision for someone who only does compliance one of those big 4 guides? Do they get updated each year? Any other sources you recommend?

Kicking myself for staying on partner track and turning down sweet offer with high tech company on west coast where value of rsu doubled in less than a year

Thoughts on the Keto diet?

How come I have a snapshot that has all partially at level but the comments are all super positive?! The words for development is to keep the attitude and work up... (my first ever snapshot here)

Best advice I've heard to ensure you get through busy season: Don't get drunk at company outings.

So...bonus was abysmal and I whined...but I had no idea that the profit sharing would be even more pathetic. Fuck this shit.

People who left to go to private: is it better or is a grass is greener situation?

Is it common for your firms to give dec/Jan promotions? Seems like it’s mostly for seniors passing CPA to become manager. Could potentially help if I ever pass CPA.

What is EY’s reputation like in Charlotte and the Carolinas region? I hear they had layoffs around a year ago. Is all of this sorted out?

Do you guys know if there are disclosure requirements to the clients when hiring an international tax preparer?